Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Elmdon Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, ensure care standards, and implement educational strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education, strong leadership skills, and a passion for child development. Join a supportive team and enjoy competitive benefits, including subsidised childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Subsidised childcare costs

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's progress and communicate with parents.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning.

About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery Join our vibrant team at Busy Bees Discoveryland in Solihull, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 103 children. Our nursery is thoughtfully designed with five spacious rooms, each tailored to the specific age group, allowing children to engage in activities and explore outdoor areas that match their developmental stages. Located on the Jaguar Land Rover Solihull site, we exclusively serve JLR employees, providing a unique work-based nursery environment. Staff enjoy a free shuttle bus provided by JLR for local residents, free lunch, and free parking. Additionally, JLR subsidizes childcare fees, offering discounted rates. The center is closed for one week at Christmas, making this a fantastic opportunity to balance work and family life while advancing your career in early childhood education.

Busy Bees Benefits - Competitive salary - Ongoing professional development and career progression - Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers - Up to 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays and one week Christmas shutdown) - Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! - Subsidised childcare cost - Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus - Menopause support through Peppy - Financial support through Salary Finance - Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders - Cycle to Work scheme - Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon - Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) - Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!